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Diana DeGette: “The question for this hearing, where have all the patients gone, is a very important one.”

On the recordMarch 25, 2014
The question for this hearing, where have all the patients gone, is a very important one.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette emphasizes the significance of addressing mental health patient issues.

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